Childcare Worker Salary in Washington, DC
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The median childcare worker in the Washington area earns $37,610 a year ($18.08 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($34,980). Half of the 11,650 childcare workers there earn between $35,550 and $44,600.
Median $37,610
10th: $32,16090th: $50,220
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,160 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $35,550 | $29,360 |
| Median | $37,610 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $44,600 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $50,220 | $46,010 |
| Average | $40,170 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 11,650 | 518,910 |
Washington, DC ranks 12th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
- San Diego, CA: $39,800
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.